Fundamental and Applied Sciences in Asia: International Conference on Science Technology and Social Sciences (ICSTSS 2018)

199 Pages·2023·5.588 MB·English

by  Nor Azizah Yacob, Duratul Ain Tholibon, Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus, Zadariana Jamil, Syuhada Mohd Tahir

Nor Azizah Yacob 
Duratul Ain Tholibon 
Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus 
Zadariana Jamil 
Syuhada Mohd Tahir   Editors
Fundamental
and Applied
Sciences in Asia
International Conference on Science
Technology and Social Sciences
(ICSTSS 2018)
Fundamental and Applied Sciences in Asia
· ·
Nor Azizah Yacob Duratul Ain Tholibon
· ·
Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus Zadariana Jamil
Syuhada Mohd Tahir
Editors
Fundamental and Applied
Sciences in Asia
International Conference on Science
Technology and Social Sciences (ICSTSS
2018)
Editors
Nor Azizah Yacob Duratul Ain Tholibon
Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang
Pahang, Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus Zadariana Jamil
Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Universiti Teknologi MARA
Pahang, Malaysia Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Syuhada Mohd Tahir
Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang
Pahang, Malaysia
ISBN 978-981-19-4909-8 ISBN 978-981-19-4910-4 (eBook)
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4910-4
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Preface
This is the compilation of proceedings from the International Conference on Science
Technology and Social Sciences (ICSTSS 2018). The event was organised from
3 to 4 November 2018 at Hotel Vistana, Penang, Malaysia by Universiti Teknologi
MARA Pahang.
This compilation captures shared experiences and invaluable insights into the
subject of Plantation, Material Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences,
Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology and Mathematics.
This collection of articles presents research and review papers by academicians
locally and globally, which have been subjected to rigorous peer review. Articles
have also been edited to portray clear illustrations, tables, figures and diagrams. It is
the aim of ICSTSS 2018 that this book could contribute as a reference or baseline to
future research and development in Malaysia and globally.
Pahang, Malaysia Nor Azizah Yacob
Pahang, Malaysia Duratul Ain Tholibon
Pahang, Malaysia Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus
Shah Alam, Malaysia Zadariana Jamil
Pahang, Malaysia Syuhada Mohd Tahir
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Acknowledgements
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful. All praises to Allah
and His blessings, it is our pleasure to present this book consisting of selected papers
based on oral and poster presentations from the International Conference on Science
Technology & Social Sciences 2018 (ICSTSS 2018), held from 3rd to 4th November
2018 at Penang Malaysia. ICSTSS 2018 provides a platform for presentations of
various disciplines of science, technology and social science research.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the participants, speakers,
presenters and audience at the conference for their contributions and support. We
would also like to extend our gratitude to all reviewers of the papers submitted for
consideration in this book, who generously shared their time and expertise.
We would like to express our thanks to the current Rector of Universiti Teknologi
MARA Pahang, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ilham Adenan and former rector Prof. Dr. Nazip
Suratman for their moral support and encouragement over the organisation of the
ICSTSS and the publication of this book. We also wish to thank Universiti Teknologi
MARA, Pahang, Malaysia, for the technical and financial support for making the
publication of this book a success.
Finally, the unlimited appreciation goes to the Editorial Team and all the commit-
tees for their fantastic commitment and contribution to completing this book and for
the success of ICSTSS 2018.
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Contents
Plantation
Effect of Manure and Bio-Compost Obnoxious Weed Toward
Growth Performance of Oil Palm Seedling ........................... 3
Anisah Mohammed, Mohamad Amir Shah Yusop,
and Muhamad Rizuan Borhanuddin
Nutrients in Byproduct Waste of Poaceae Family as Source
of Organic Compost ............................................... 11
Mohamad Amir Shah Yusop and Anisah Mohammed
Physicochemical Characteristics of Soil-Less Media Mixture
and Their Effects on Brassica Rapa Sp. Growth in Hydroponics
System ........................................................... 19
Nurul Shahida Osman, Suzana Yusup, Ashri Mohd Hanifah,
and Zahari Bahari
Material Science
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dried Leaves Composite
Board ............................................................ 33
Nurul Husna Mohd Hassan, Rose Farahiyan Munawar, Shaari Daud,
Siti Noorbaini Sarmin, and Nur Afiqah Israruddin
Effect of Wax at Different Resin Content Ratios on the Properties
of Particleboard Manufactured from Bambusa vulgaris var. striata ..... 45
Siti Zalifah Mahmud, Nurul Zaima Yazmin Mat Yazid,
Wan Mohd Nazri Wan Abdul Rahman, Nurrohana Ahmad,
and Noorshashillawati Azura Mohammad
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Biology
A Preliminary Study on COD Reduction of Real Textile Wastewater
Using Consortia of Acinetobacter sp. and Cellulosimicrobium sp. ....... 57
Nor Habibah Mohd Rosli, Wan Siti Atikah Wan Omar,
and Wan Azlina Ahmad
Environmental Science
Radon Gas Assessment of Selected Buildings at Universiti
Teknologi MARA Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia ......................... 69
Nur Sha’adah Zainuddin, Wan Nur Adila Wan Deraman,
Hisyam Abdul Rahman, Mohd Ruzaini Rosli, Siti Fatimah Saipuddin,
Fairuzdzah Ahmad Lothfy, Junaidah Md Sani, and Ahmad Saat
Engineering
Parking System Using Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)
Technology ....................................................... 81
Neo Wei Sheng, Wan Mariam Wan Muda, Ahmad Zaki Annuar,
and Wan Hafiza Wan Hassan
Basic Properties of Granitic Residual Soil on Slope ................... 91
Noraida Mohd Saim, Anuar Kasa, Mohd Khairudin Muhamed,
and Rohaya Alias
Information System/Information Technology
College Registration Management System (CoReMS): a Proposed
CoReMS Model for UiTM Raub College Management Unit ........... 105
Mohd Khairul Ikhwan Zolkefley, Muhd Eizan Shafiq Abd Aziz,
and Mohd Ikhsan Md Raus
Sentiment Analysis on Mixed Language Facebook Comments:
A Food and Beverages Case Study .................................. 113
Kong Hua Lim, Tong Ming Lim, Kathleen Swee Neo Tan,
and Li Peng Tan
University Event Notification System with SMS Technology ........... 121
Jiwa Noris Hamid, Hawa Mohd Ekhsan,
and Nur Aina Aifa Mohammad Ali
Remote Monitoring of Elderly via Web-Based Technological
Approach to Promote Health and Well-Being Living .................. 131
Suriana Ismail, Khairunnisa Hamzah, and Roslan Ismail
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Hadith Text Classification on Sanad Part Using Edge List ............. 145
Nursyahidah Alias, Nurazzah Abdul Rahman, Normaly Kamal Ismail,
Zulhimi Mohamed Nor, Muhammad Nazir Alias,
and Mohd. Sham Kamis
Critical Factors Affecting Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Success in Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) in Malaysia ............................................... 157
Nor Azlan Ahmad, Nur Fazidah Elias, and Noraidah Sahari Ashaari
Mathematics
Solving Queuing Problem at Fast Food Restaurant in Shah Alam
Using Simulation .................................................. 171
Norani Amit, Nurdia Azlin Ghazali, Nur Hidayah Mohd Razali,
Noor Aisyah Idris, Noor Hidayah Mohd Zaki, and Busyra Latif
Comparing the Efficiency of Two Queuing Models for a Fast Food
Restaurant Using Analytical Queuing Theory ........................ 179
Nurdia Azlin Ghazali and Norani Amit
Sinusoidal Curve in Floral Motifs of Malay Woodcarving:
A Preliminary Study ............................................... 187
Marina Mohamed, Syafiza Saila Samsudin, Nazihah Ismail,
and Norhuda Mohammed
Kuala Lumpur Female Population Projection by Age Group Using
Leslie Model ...................................................... 197
Hamidah Ayub, Roselah Osman, Nora Zakaria,
Siti Norashidah Sumaryono, and Nurul Syajaratul Aini Mohd Zin
Plantation